2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. (308 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 69 kg more than 2000 Bentley Continental.
Because 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Bentley Continental. (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Bentley Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
| Model | Continental | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 308 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 2489 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3010 mm |
